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important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up ammable substances and do not suck
up ashes until they are cold.
- Do not point the hose at the eyes or ears nor put it in your mouth when the vacuum cleaner is
switched on and the hose is connected to the vacuum cleaner.
- When the vacuum cleaner is used to suck up ne dust, the pores of the dustbag may become
clogged, causing the passage of air through the dustbag to become obstructed. As a result, the
dustbag-full indicator will indicate that the dustbag needs to be replaced, even though the
dustbag is not full at all (see chapter Replacing the dustbag).
- Never use the appliance without the Motor Protection Filter. This could damage the motor and
shorten the life of the appliance.
- Only use Philips Classic s-bag ` dustbags or the reusable dustbag provided (specic types only).
- Noise level: Lc = 82 dB [A]
electromagnetic elds (eMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and in accordance with the instructions in this instruction manual, the appliance is safe to
use according to scientic evidence available today.
Preparing for use
Hose
1 To connect the hose, push it into the appliance and turn it clockwise (Fig. 1).
To disconnect the hose, turn it anticlockwise and pull it out of the appliance (Fig. ).
tube
There are two types of coupling systems. This appliance is equipped with one of them. The coupling
systems are shown in the following gures.
Conical coupling (specic types only)
1 To connect the tubes to each other and to the handgrip of the hose, insert the narrow
section into the wider section while turning a little (Fig. ).
To disconnect the tubes from each other and from the handgrip of the hose, pull while
turning a little.
Button coupling (specic types only)
1 To connect the telescopic tube to the handgrip of the hose, press the spring-loaded lock
button on the handgrip and insert the handgrip into the tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock
button into the opening in the tube (click) (Fig. 4). |